Category: Co-op Funds

SaaS 3.0 in Channel Marketing
The Rise of SaaS 3.0 in Channel Marketing and Its Impact on Your Brand

The evolution of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has reshaped industries, and now SaaS 3.0 is ready to redefine channel marketing. Research shows that the global Software as a Service (SaaS) market, valued at $121.33 billion in 2020, is anticipated to surge to $702.19 billion by 2030. This growth reflects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of… Continue reading The Rise of SaaS 3.0 in Channel Marketing and Its Impact on Your Brand

The Basics of Channel Partner Incentives
Understanding the Basics of Channel Partner Incentives

Picture this: you’ve built a strong network of channel partners for your brand, all ready to represent and sell your products. But what truly drives them to prioritize your brand over your competitors? What keeps them motivated to work with you and stay loyal to your brand? That’s where channel partner incentives come into play.… Continue reading Understanding the Basics of Channel Partner Incentives

Co-op Marketing ROI
How to Maximize Co-op Marketing ROI and Drive Success

In channel marketing, Co-op Marketing is a game changer. And knowing how to maximize co-op marketing ROI is a hack to success.    Co-op Marketing serves as an alliance between enterprises and their channel partners. It’s a collaborative strategy where manufacturers set funds aside to pay for a portion (or even all) of a channel… Continue reading How to Maximize Co-op Marketing ROI and Drive Success

Evolving Co-op Marketing Programs: The Crucial Role of Technology and Collaboration

In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, brands that rely on channel partners to sell their products have long utilized co-op marketing programs to drive engagement, ensure compliance, and ultimately boost sales. However, as with any marketing initiative, co-op programs have undergone significant transformations in recent years. In the era of data analytics and the imperative… Continue reading Evolving Co-op Marketing Programs: The Crucial Role of Technology and Collaboration

Unlocking Untapped Potential: Exploring Dealers’ Hesitations Towards Co-op Programs and Channel Marketing

In the second article about Channel Fusion’s recent channel marketing research project, we take a look at the responses from channel partners related to co-op programs and channel marketing. As part of our comprehensive channel marketing research, our research partner, the University of Iowa Marketing Institute, spoke with dealers of various industries who all shared… Continue reading Unlocking Untapped Potential: Exploring Dealers’ Hesitations Towards Co-op Programs and Channel Marketing

Checklist: Five Keys to Consider for Co-op Programs

When it comes to successful co-op marketing, being able to check the box on key program elements and objectives is imperative. Here’s a checklist of five things channel marketers should consider when looking to implement a new co-op program or improve an existing one. Item 1: ensure the co-op program helps both the brand and… Continue reading Checklist: Five Keys to Consider for Co-op Programs

Channel Fusion Ad Builder: A One-stop Shop for Customizing Marketing Materials

The Channel Fusion Ad Builder is designed to facilitate an easy-to-use co-branding experience for brands and their channel partners. Typically, Ad Builder is used in conjunction with co-op programs to take full advantage of the platform’s features,  including pre-approval submission, print-on-demand, and reimbursement of co-op funds when paying for media insertions, campaigns or marketing material… Continue reading Channel Fusion Ad Builder: A One-stop Shop for Customizing Marketing Materials

Integrated Program Delivers 8x More Unit Sales for Brand

Consumer promotions are a great way for brands to drive sales of their products. One brand is taking promotions to another level with the help of Digital Fusion, the digital marketing agency within Channel Fusion. The next-level package developed by the Digital Fusion team integrated the brand’s national promotions with locally focused marketing elements designed… Continue reading Integrated Program Delivers 8x More Unit Sales for Brand

Streamlined Enrollment Process Drives Co-op Program Efficiencies

For many co-op marketing programs, the enrollment process is a key element for ensuring dealer engagement and funds utilization. A clunky, cumbersome enrollment process can lead to dealer dissatisfaction up front and create an uphill battle for maximizing program outcomes throughout the year.   In 2021, Channel Fusion streamlined the co-op program enrollment process for… Continue reading Streamlined Enrollment Process Drives Co-op Program Efficiencies